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The ark of the covenant is perhaps the most legendary and mysterious relic mentioned in the Bible, fascinating Jews and Christians for thousands of years and even spurring some to search for it. It is mentioned in both the Old Testament and the New Testament, as well as the Qur'an. Sources agree that the ark was the holiest relic in possession of the Israelites, and it was carried with the utmost care by priests during the Exodus out of Egypt.

The Epistle to the Philippians is a Pauline epistle of the New Testament of the Christian Bible. The epistle is attributed to Paul the Apostle and Timothy is named with him as co-author or co-sender. The letter is addressed to the Christian church in Philippi. Paul, Timothy, Silas (and perhaps Luke) first visited Philippi in Greece (Macedonia) during Paul's second missionary journey from Antioch, which occurred between approximately 49 and 51 AD. In the account of his visit in the Acts of the Apostles, Paul and Silas are accused of "disturbing the city".

Contrariamente a quanto si potrebbe pensare il Diavolo non e' un'invenzione cristiana: tutte le culture più antiche infatti hanno elaborato figure antagoniste rispetto alle divinita' positive. Esther Neumann e' partita dai millenari culti pagani per arrivare a tracciare un ritratto completo del Principe delle Tenebre, attraversando i secoli oscuri del medioevo fino all'epoca contemporanea.

The Book of Jude is the penultimate book of the New Testament as well as the Christian Bible. It is traditionally attributed to Jude the Apostle, brother of James the Just, and thus possibly brother of Jesus as well.

The Epistle to the Colossians is the twelfth book of the New Testament. It was written, according to the text, by Paul the Apostle and Timothy, and addressed to the church in Colossae, a small Phrygian city near Laodicea and approximately 100 miles from Ephesus in Asia Minor. Some scholars have increasingly questioned Paul's authorship and attributed the letter to an early follower instead, but others still defend it as authentic. If Paul was the author, he probably used an amanuensis, or secretary, in writing the letter possibly Timothy.

Titus is one of the three pastoral epistles (along with 1 Timothy and 2 Timothy) in the New Testament, historically attributed to Paul the Apostle. It is addressed to Saint Titus and describes the requirements and duties of elders and bishops.

Il popolo Ebreo era disperso in tutto il mondo, vivendo in diaspora. E per tutti questi anni, vivendo nelle terre straniere tra le culture e le religioni diverse, non ha perso la fede, la propria cultura e le tradizioni. 1878 anni sono tanti per dimenticare l`appartenenza nazionale. Gli Ebrei no! Non vi sembra una cosa eccezionale?

The Third Book of John is the third-to-last book of the New Testament and the Christian Bible as a whole, and attributed to John the Evangelist, traditionally thought to be the author of the Gospel of John and the other two epistles of John. The Third Epistle of John is a personal letter sent by "the elder" to a man named Gaius, recommending to him a group of Christians led by Demetrius, which had come to preach the gospel in the area where Gaius lived.

The Second Book of Thessalonians is a book from the New Testament of the Christian Bible. It is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle, with Timothy as a co-author. Modern biblical scholarship is divided on whether the epistle was written by Paul; some scholars believe Paul wrote this epistle, but others reject its authenticity based on what they see as differences in style and theology between this and the First Epistle to the Thessalonians.

The Second Book of Timothy is one of the three pastoral epistles traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. Addressed to Timothy, a fellow missionary it is traditionally considered to be the last epistle he wrote before his death. Although the pastorals are written under Paul's name, they are different from his other epistles, and since the early 19th century, scholars have increasingly seen them as the work of an unknown student of Paul's doctrine.

The First Book of Thessalonians is a Pauline epistle of the New Testament of the Christian Bible. The epistle is attributed to Paul the Apostle, and is addressed to the church in Thessalonica, in modern-day Greece. It is likely among the first of Paul's letters, probably written by the end of AD 52, though some scholars believe the Epistle to Galatians may have been written by AD 48.

The First Book of Timothy is one of three letters in the New Testament of the Bible often grouped together as the pastoral epistles, along with Second Timothy and Titus. The letter, traditionally attributed to the Apostle Paul, consists mainly of counsels to his younger colleague and delegate Timothy regarding his ministry in Ephesus . These counsels include instructions on the organization of the Church and the responsibilities resting on certain groups of leaders therein as well as exhortations to faithfulness in maintaining the truth amid surrounding errors.

With its account of the life and teachings of Jesus Christ, of the Apostles' ministries in the early church, letters about Christian doctrine and counsel, and the prophetic Book of Revelation, the New Testament contains the essence of Christianity and an endless source of inspiration. We have selected for you 110 essential quotes, to accompany you in your daily life, give you references for your discussions and food for your thought. These quotes provide a precious occasion of reflecting on the wisdom accumulated in these sacred pages.

The Scripture is an endless source of inspiration. Quotes from the Bible give a glimpse of our ancestor's lives and habits, and they are food for thought in our modern lives as they provide answers to our innermost questions. They are also precious occasions to reflect deeper on what it means to have faith, be Christian, or simply human.

Ever wondered why some people are just "Bad". In this audiobook, you will discover some well known characters and other obscure ones that can teach you life lessons for the 21st century. This audio will educate and inspire at the same time!

"La prophétie d'Amos" est un livre de l'Ancien Testament. Le prophète Amos, dont le nom signifie "porteur", était originaire de Thekoa, une ville du royaume de Juda, au sud de Jérusalem. Amos était berger et homme de la terre. Sa connaissance de la vie agricole transparaît à plusieurs reprises dans sa manière de s'exprimer. Selon ses propres indications, Amos prophétisa aux jours des rois Ozias de Juda (791-740 av. J.-C.) et Jéroboam II d'Israël (793-753 av. J.-C.).

"La prophétie d'Osée" est un livre de l'Ancien Testament. Il fut probablement achevé entre 745 et 740 av J.-C. Le thème fondamental du livre est l'amour de Dieu pour son peuple. Le prophète Osée a épousé une prostituée sacrée nommée Gomer. Son amour pour sa femme malgré ses fautes lui fait comprendre que l'amour est inconditionnel et permanent. Il établit alors un parallèle entre sa vie privée et la relation de Dieu avec la nation d'Israël.

"Le livre de Sophonie" ou de Cephania est un livre de l'Ancien Testament. Il date du VIe siècle avant l'ère chrétienne. Sophonie est un prophète qui vécut pendant le règne de Josias, roi de Juda. Il y est annoncé la venue du Jour du jugement de Dieu pour le peuple d'Israël qui a adopté des dieux païens et commis des mauvaises actions. Les nations voisines sont aussi menacées, en particulier les Philistins, le royaume de Moab, les Ammonites, la Nubie et la ville de Ninive, capitale de l'Assyrie.

"Le livre de Malachie" est un livre de l'Ancien Testament. Malachie insiste beaucoup sur les dysfonctionnements du culte et invite ses auditeurs à y remédier promptement: payer les dîmes, immoler des bêtes en bonne santé... Il dénonce les fraudes qui sont de vaines tentatives de tromper Dieu. Le prophète considère que les Israélites qui épousent une païenne trahissent leurs ancêtres. Il s'inscrit dans la perspective des livres d'Esdras et de Néhémie.

"Le livre des Lamentations" ou "Lamentations de Jérémie" est un livre du Tanakh et de l'Ancien Testament. L'auteur est anonyme. Il est constitué de cinq poèmes déplorant la destruction de Jérusalem, probablement composés en Judée ou par des Judéens en exil. Il est traditionnellement attribué au prophète Jérémie. Son contenu se rapporte à une période entre 598 av. J.-C., date de la première déportation, et la prise de Babylone par Cyrus en 538 av. J.-C.